As a huge fan of the Contax Zeiss series, I’ve always been intrigued by the legendary reputation of the Contax Zeiss 28mm F2, also known as the “Hollywood” lens. This lens is renowned for its stunning image quality and unique character, but it comes with a hefty price tag.
I have the Zeiss 28mm F2 ZF lens, which I’ve read online has only minor differences compared to the Hollywood version, at least the optical design is not that different (I could be wrong). Given the significant price difference, I’ve always wondered if it’s worth selling my ZF lens and paying extra for the Hollywood lens.
Recently, a generous friend of mine lent me his prized Hollywood lens for a while, giving me the perf...